Rodl and Zakheim combine for 57, but Rochester prevails, 89-83 – Brandeis University

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Brandeis University men’s basketball team battled back from a double-digit deficit and cut the margin to three in the final minute, but the University of Rochester converted late free throws to secure an 89–83 win over the Judges in a UAA matchup Sunday afternoon. TEAM RECORDS Brandeis, 13-9, 6-5 UAA. Rochester, 11-11, 4-7 UAA. HOW IT HAPPENED The Yellowjackets never trailed in this one, starting on a 10-5 run in the first 5 minutes. Senior Elias Rodl (Berlin, Germany/ Schulund Leistungssportzentrum Berlin) followed with a 3-pointer and a traditional three-point play to shorten the gap to 17-11, Rochester, with just over seven minutes elapsed. UR led by as many as 14 points with 6:25 left in the first before Brandeis went on a 13-6 run to close within seven before the ‘Jackets hit a pair of late free throws to take a 41-32 edge into the half. Rodl had 12 points in the first half, while Rochester’s Corvin Oprea had 16.  Brandeis sophomore Alex Zakheim (Bergenfield, N.J./ Perkiomen, Pa.) began the second half with two baskets to bring the Judges within 7 points of Rochester and Rodl followed with two layups to close the gap further
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